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At this time last year, Pacheco was an afterthought, an unheralded seventh-round pick seemingly buried on the depth chart. The then-rookie ran hard every time he was given the chance, however, and he eventually took over as the primary back on early downs. Despite entering the month of November with just 39 carries, Pacheco would end up leading the club in rushing attempts (170), yards (830), and touchdowns (5). He added another 197 yards in the playoffs and heads into 2023 with a strong grip on the top job.
Where things unravel a bit for Pacheco in terms of fantasy value is his lack of involvement in the passing game on a team that finished fifth in the NFL in attempts (651) last year. He had one encouraging effort in the playoffs (five catches for 59 yards in the AFC Championship Game) but otherwise managed just 14 receptions in his other 19 games. As long as he remains primarily an early-down back, his upside will be capped. Consider Pacheco a strong RB3 with the possibility for more.
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Patrick Mahomes will take a seat in Week 18 Blaine Gabbert gets the start By: Mike Krueger | Wed Jan 3, 12:49 pm
| | Andy Reid just confirmed the Chiefs would sit some starters in Sunday's game at LA Chargers, Patrick Mahomes included. Blaine Gabbert will make his first start at QB for Chiefs and first start for any team since 2018. (Adam Teicher on X)
FFToday's Take: In addition to Mahomes, it's unlikely that we'll see Isiah Pacheco, Rashee Rice or Travis Kelce very much if at all in this meaningless game for the Chiefs. Kelce does need 16 yards reach 1000 for the season. At running back, we could see a lot of La'Mical Perine and perhaps Deneric Prince will be called up from the practice squad.
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